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Leaders: Bill Gillespie, Ron Andelora, and Brian Shear Site Description: One of the most beautiful landscapes in southern Arizona hosts four major sites and many smaller ones. The boulder and saguaro covered hills are separated by a small canyon with sound properties and social trails to aid access. The Ancestral O’Odham occupied this area since the Early Agricultural Period (2000 BC to 50 AD). The approximately 3,500 glyphs include flowers, a stunning bighorn sheep panel, lots of Hohokam barbell figures, genital reference landscape features, and solar and horizon markers. Moderate elevation gains are necessary to see these sites at the base of the mountains. Bring your D-Stretch enabled phone or camera as well as water, lunch, and snacks. References: Hernbrode and Boyle 2013a, 2013b, 2017 Difficulty: All sites on social trails at different levels; 4 to 5 miles total, 330 ft elevation gain with multiple ups and downs; endurance needed Vehicle Requirement: high clearance Driving Time/Distance (One Way): 1 hr, 35 miles Max. Number of Participants: 20 Fee: No
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